About the Role
Comerio Partners is a premier financial institution located in the heart of Lagos, dedicated to building an investment ecosystem of choice across Sub-Saharan Africa. We are currently seeking a dynamic and results-driven Securities Trader to join our high-performing team. In this role, you will be responsible for executing client and proprietary transactions across equities and other approved securities while adhering to market rules, internal policies, and regulatory requirements. If you possess a sharp commercial mindset, proven market expertise, and a passion for driving superior value across asset classes, we invite you to apply.
Key Responsibilities- Execute client and proprietary securities transactions accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with approved trading limits and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor market movements, price trends, volumes, corporate actions, and macroeconomic developments to support informed trading decisions.
- Develop and implement strategic trading initiatives that align with client objectives, portfolio mandates, and the firm’s risk appetite.
- Provide timely market updates, trade ideas, and execution advice to institutional, corporate, and high-net-worth clients.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, brokers, counterparties, regulators, and market operators.
- Ensure all trades are properly captured, reconciled, documented, and reported in accordance with internal processes and market rules.
- Collaborate with research, sales, operations, compliance, and risk management teams to ensure seamless trade execution and settlement.
- Identify trading opportunities, liquidity conditions, and market risks, escalating material issues promptly to management.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SEC rules, NGX trading rules, capital market regulations, and relevant industry developments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline; postgraduate or professional qualifications are an advantage.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant trading experience within a stockbroking or securities firm.
- Must be a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Sponsored Individual.
- Strong understanding of Nigerian capital market operations, NGX trading rules, and trade lifecycle management.
- Possession of at least one relevant professional certification is mandatory.
- Exceptional analytical, numerical, communication, and relationship management skills.
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a leading African financial services firm.
- A collaborative, high-energy work environment in the financial hub of Lagos.